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Rice vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rice and fish sandwiches

  • Rice has more manganese; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 28% more than rice.
  • Fish sandwiches have 2 times less manganese than rice. Rice has 0.472mg of manganese, while fish sandwiches have 0.264mg.
  • Rice contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rice
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.6%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rice
Rice
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1276.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4346.4%
Contains more OtherOther +407.1%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2848.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8132.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 6.257g 41%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 1mg 602mg 26%
Fats 0.28g 12.45g 19%
Selenium 7.5µg 18µg 19%
Protein 2.69g 10.29g 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Phosphorus 43mg 116mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.14mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.077g 1.949g 9%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.264mg 9%
Calories 130kcal 257kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 2.595g 6%
Choline 2.1mg 28.9mg 5%
Potassium 35mg 206mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 1.5mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 2.15mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.21mg 4%
Folate 58µg 46µg 3%
Calcium 10mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.55mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 1g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Copper 0.069mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Carbs 28.17g 26.69g 0%
Net carbs 27.77g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.05g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Rice
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/nutrients
  2. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.